Entire first-floor flat damaged in 'severe' Walsall fire
Fire crews rushed to a "severe" blaze in Walsall which damaged the entirety of a first-floor flat.
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A total of four fire engines were called to Saldavian Court on Slaney Road near the Bescot area just after midnight on Friday.
The blaze had broken out in a first-floor flat of a three-storey building.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said the entire apartment was damaged by fire and smoke.
A statement read: "A total of eight firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire, which was confirmed to be out as of just before 1am.
"There were no casualties. The occupant of the flat exited the property prior to our arrival. We closed the incident just after 7.30am."
The Express & Star has contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment.
